Higgie

While I agree that sound clips do help, you have to remember that everyone has different setups, so ultimately results will vary widely just because of gear, let alone people's opinions and stuff. For example, you could hear a pedal sample on a Jazz straight into a soundcard and not like the tone, yet play the same pedal on a P with flats through an Ampeg head and absolutely love it. I do agree that soundclips are helpful, but you should take them with a pinch of salt.

The Mutron isn't noisy in the slightest! I've currently got two, and neither of them have any bad noise problems.

[quote name='Toasted' post='281127' date='Sep 10 2008, 02:50 PM']It's worth noting that they don't make the Optocouplers used in the Mutron anymore as they had Cadmium in them. I don't really like the sound of the newer ones, there's also the HAZ which I don't think is very good either. As ever, YMMV.[/quote] As Toasted said about the Cadmium, if you built a Mutron clone, it would sound like an envelope filter, but wouldn't sound anywhere near as good as the Original.

My Lakland DJ5 is the main gigging bass, but I have a DJ4 and an EBMM Stingray 4 also, just for the hell of it Got a Warmoth Fretless Jazz in the works too, and one day will pick up a good Precision! (Possibly another Warmoth build, depending on how the Fretless goes!)

I've got an original Mutron III for sale if you want it. PM me if your interested!

I have an original model, and it hasn't given me any trouble what so ever. It has a Tuner output too, so you can just rock the pedal back and tune in silence. I think the newer models can be had for around £50? Not too sure as I haven't felt the need to get one after buying an original

The Visual Sound Volume pedal is the best in my experience! It's got LEDs to show how loud you are, so you don't have to rely on your ears alone! Great idea IMO. The older version (if you can find it) should be pretty cheap, but the new version has blue LED's and some other fancy options like stereo outputs and stuff. Hope this has been of some help, and good luck finding the one for you!

[quote name='dangerboy' post='262319' date='Aug 14 2008, 12:09 PM']What's the pedal? There are lovely people all over the net who make veroboard layouts for the classics available. I vero all of mine, and it's much easier than using a PCB (plus no need for weird chemicals in the bathroom!).[/quote] It's a Fuzz Factory clone. I think I'm just going to buy a kit - That way I get all the right components and everything hassle free, and just gotta put the bugger together! I'm gonna have to put a 9v power jack on it too.

[quote name='DHA' post='261796' date='Aug 13 2008, 06:18 PM']We use pro companies and use double-sided TPH and solder masks, not cheap and will cost more for the first one as the set up costs are high. Why use a PCB for a one off? Veroboard is great for one offs. Dave[/quote] Well I guess i've never used it so thought a nice neat PCB would be the best option. How do I make it with veroboard?

El Bumpo

Hi guys, I was wondering if someone could possibly etch a circuit board for me? I've agreed to build a pedal for a mate, and the only thing I can't do is etch the circuit board. I have the circuit layout, so if anyone would be kind enough to do this, for me, I would be very grateful!! Thanks in advance.